Hitachi VT-F382A manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI i Video Deck VT-F382A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tu[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY ......................................................................................................... 4 Read This First ................................................................................................................ 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................... 4! Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................... 42 Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ........................................................[...]

FOR YOURSAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. the user that uninsulated voltage [...]

Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best VCR for you, and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how # is set up. Keep it handy for future reference, too. To guide you, we've concluded: "Must read" sections containing impo[...]

i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorde[...]

i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 7 Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet[...]

i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines -- An out[...]

i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service[...]

Getting Started Relax. Using a VCR is very straightforward. This sections explains how to hookup the VCR, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen menus, and videocassette tapes. Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR. Let's get started. 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location al[...]

Getting Started yellow, white and red. They will be labeled something like IN (L and R), AUDIO IN, or VIDEO IN. (If you are not sure, look at the back of your VCR - you will see two sets of these jacks.) ¢ = [ N :¢ If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step 4. TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all th[...]

If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, you will already have a round wire attached to your TV. Otherwise, look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside. (If you find this connection, remember to call your local cable company to start the service.) 1. If still hooked up to your TV, unscrew the rou[...]

Getting Started Separate UHF and VHF i &OA_!E_ antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna on top of your TV), you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR. This connection will work only if you have a[...]

Getting Started Plug in the TV and VCR power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension cord or surge protector. See Important Safeguards for further precautions (page 6). 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh "AA" batteries. On the back of the remote, a plastic cover slides off in the d[...]

Getting Started (controls) Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you'll need for everyday operation. Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed, but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations. Most of the time, you'll be directing the VCR from the remote cont[...]

Getting Started (controls) CLEAR Used in on-screen programming and indexing. DISPLAY Used in on-screen programming and indexing. VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume. MUTE Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. REW Rewinds the videotape. PLAY Starts playing a loaded cassette. P[...]

Getting Started (controls) If You Just Want to Watch TV For normal TV viewing, you do not need to disconnect the VCR. When the TV and VCR are already on, press POWER on the remote control. The VCR will shut off, but the TV will stay on. If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV, press the VCRiTV button to switc[...]

Getting Started (Controls) You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press number 8 or 9 for the other language options. Now, you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in th[...]

Getting Started (Initial SetuP) Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV, you need to "tell" the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV's channels. It's also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later. With your TV and VCR hooked up, turn [...]

Getting Started (Initial SetuP) are <HIFI> and <LINEAR>. 5 STEREO/MONO Press 5 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV. Options are <STEREO> and <MONO>. 6 SAP Press 6 when you are ready to record a second audio program. Options are <OFF> and <ON>. 7 CABLE BOX SET Press 7 to set up your cabl[...]

Getting Started (Initial SetuP) The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM. An illogical time (like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month) will not be accepted. A question mark displays instead of the illogical number. If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup. The[...]

Getting Started (Initial SetuP) station that broadcasts stereo sound. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen. STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP). When you select MONO, sound is [...]

Getting Started (Videotapes) Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available. This VCR uses VHS tapes only, which are the most common type. Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy. Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard [...]

Getting Started (Videotapes) RJQH_ Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed. To remove the cassette,[...]

Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, see how it automatically rewinds. Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show. Then you'll know how to use the VCR when you need to - or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot. Let's go t . To play Back a Recorded Tape 1. Insert[...]

Basic Operations The above functions always work when you are viewing a videocassette even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocasse[...]

Basic Operations press STOP. Using the Shuttle Control on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - play, pause, slow motion, double speed, and search - using one convenient dial. The button in the center lets you choose PLAY or PAUSE mode. As you turn the dial you get different playback speeds and forward[...]

Basic Operations Before the 5 seconds is up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. It will stay on the screen. Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well. Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display. The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape. The cou[...]

Basic Operations This VCR's indexing system is based on the VHS Index Search System (VISS). The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs. If the VCR is in PLAY mode, press STOP. Press DISPLAY. This brings up the Set Go-To Time/Index Screen. Press 7 for rewind or 9 for forward to begin the index search. The tape [...]

Basic operationS (Recording) Before you Record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain [...]

Basic operationS (Recording) clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display. You can check on the recording by pressing VCRiTV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, you'll see the program you are recording. To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don't want to record, simply pr[...]

Basic operationS (Recording) You can set the recording time length, which increases by intervals of 30 minutes, one hour, one and half hours, two hours, three hours, and four hours, (i.e. 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00) by continually pressing the REC/IRT button. While you are recording, the time remaining is shown in the display. At the end of[...]

Basic operationS (Recording) current date or the next date, whichever is most logical. Leave the date as it comes up, or enter new digits for the month and day. You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the screen. Then, punch in the correct number. Illogical times [...]

Basic Operati°ns(Rec°rding) If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin. Reviewing What You Have Programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset, and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs [...]

Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) About VCR Plus+ This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode - a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper. H[...]

Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 4. If you subscribe to cable TV, have your cable company's channel directory handy. This should list all the channels as you receive them in your home, for example: Channel 34 Arts and Entertainment Network Channel 35 Turner Network Television Channel 36 ESPN 5. Now you're ready to assign your local[...]

Basic Operations (VCR Plus 4- Recording) _sc_ve_ _ann_ 37 C_n_] 33 Di_l_ve_ In the example above none of the cable channels match, all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus+ channel codes. Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels For Home Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) Setup 1. Press GUIDE, then press 4 to select VCR PLUS SETUP. You w[...]

Basic operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 5. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 02. 6. Enter the output channel of your cable box by pressing a number on the remote. For example, press 0 3 for channel 3. 7. Press GUIDE to enter the output channel of your cable box. You will then see this screen. 8. Press GUIDE to display the CABLE BOX TYPE[...]

Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) the codes. Try entering all code numbers (00 - 52). Press CLEAR on remote to change incorrect entries. If none of the codes work, press GUIDE several times to quit. The VCR will not control your cable box. However, the output channel of the cable box has been set. Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to t[...]

Basic Operations (VCR Ptus + Recording) 5. Press number buttons 1,2, or 3 to select ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY RECORDING. Important: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. 6. When the next screen comes up, choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the 5 button. This is also a good time to check the[...]

AdVanced Operations This section explains how to use the VCR's remote control to operate your TV. It also shows you how to hook up a cable box and how to connect a stereo or a second VCR for a complete home entertainment system. Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions, but will not work with every on[...]

AdVanced Operations Sanyo 5 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic CHANNEL (up arrow) Mitsubishi CHANNEL (down arrow) JVC 100lENT Sharp 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed, the VCR's remote control is ready to control the TV. First press TV to change to the TV function mode, then press the button o[...]

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable, but finding a satisfactory hookup can be challenging. To sort out what to do, we suggest a step-by-step approach to installation. Before you begin, take a close look at the back of your TV to see where cables are currently connected. You may need to reconn[...]

AdVanced Operations(Cable Box HookUps) 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, "IV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Illustration of Hookup If your cable box has audio/video output jacks, you can also connect the audio/video output of the cable box and the audio/video input of the VCR. With this connection, press[...]

AdVanced Operations(Stereo system) There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR. If your TV does not have stereo, you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver. Even if your TV does have stereo, you can get better sound by taking advantage of your stereo's better spea[...]

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videotapes as needed, and you can get fancy with multimedia programming. For this discussion, we refer to the model VT-F382A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1. Hookup To hook up a second VCR, you need: A video cord with a single jack on each end, and An audio cord wi[...]

Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing) Synchro Editing Tape copying is much easier if you can connect VCR1 and VCR2 with a synchro edit cable. This lets you use a single set of controls to govern both VCRs. We assume that VCR2 is your model VT-F382A. This is the playback VCR. The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT. This is[...]

AdVanced Operations (synchro Editing) This procedure won't leave index marks unless you press STOP then REC between sections recorded (more about index marks on page 32 and 35). Putting The Record VCR in Pause Some models of VCR will switch to the "STOP" mode if they are left in the RECORD/PAUSE mode for more than five minutes. It is[...]

VCR care and Servicing The VCR is fairly self-servicing, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself. Head Cleaning The heads a[...]

VCR care and Servicing qualified service personnel. Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: system Tape Speed: (playback only) RF Input: Tuner: cable channels) cable channels) Type: Power Input: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Accessories: batteries VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video:[...]

Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION NO POWER POWER CORD PLUGGED CONNECT THE POWER IN? CORD TO AC OUTLET DELAYED RECORDING PROGRAM SET TO THE RESET THE DELAYED CORRECT CHANNEL? RECORDING. IF USING VCR PLUS+, CHECK DOES NOT WORK THE CHANNEL SETUP. PROGRAM TIME AND RESET THE DELAYED DATE SET CORREC[...]

Care and Servicing (Problems) Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A. In Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) You must state[...]